![Turn your data set into a DATA step program](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sasdummy/files/2013/01/dataset2datastep.png)
Sometimes I need to "disassemble" a SAS data set into a DATA step program. It's kind of like creating a "freeze-dried" version of the data that you can carry around and use anywhere, re-hydrating it in the SAS session where you next need it. Some example uses for this: Build